Hucknall Flying High Academy
Nottingham, NG15 6WU · Nottinghamshire · primary school
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4th of 229 primary schools in Nottinghamshire we can score, 286 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.4/10 against 4,305 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hucknall Flying High Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access dance classes, yoga, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the after-school club structured for daily attendance?
What Ofsted said about Hucknall Flying High Academy
Overview
Hucknall Flying High Academy is described as a place where pupils "truly blossom" through an "ambitious curriculum" and "exceptional personal development." The report highlights that the school’s ethos, encapsulated by the mantra ‘be kind, work hard and fly high’, fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and determined to achieve excellence.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "expertly designed" with "academic rigour," using interconnected "drivers" and "enhancers" to ensure pupils "learn deeply."
- Teachers possess "expert subject knowledge" and use "effective and consistent formative assessment" to address knowledge gaps swiftly.
- Early reading is prioritised, with adults being "experts in teaching early reading," helping pupils become "fluent readers quickly."
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and develop into "resilient and independent learners" through rich experiences and community engagement.
- The personal development offer is "beyond what is expected," helping pupils understand British values and celebrate diversity.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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